Keeping Up With America

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey suspended, fined $62,000 for striking horse too many times: The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby last week has been fined over $60,000 for striking the horse with his riding crop too many times during the race, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

University of Miami linebacker involved in car crash that killed 3 people: Adarius Hayes, a University of Miami linebacker, was the driver in a fatal car crash that killed an adult and two children in Hayes’ hometown of Largo, Florida.

Mother’s Day mayhem as ground stops issued at Newark and Atlanta airports: Ground stops issued at Newark Liberty International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday are impacting passengers if they were traveling into or out of two of the largest airports in the country on Mother’s Day weekend.

DHS spokesperson threatens arrests of House Democrats who were at N.J. ICE facility: A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday suggested the Trump administration could pursue arrests of the House Democrats involved in an incident at a New Jersey Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility on Friday and accused them of assaulting ICE officers.

Tribal communities risk losing local libraries and the history they hold amid DOGE cuts: Inside a 90-square-mile stretch of rural reservation between the eastern Jemez Mountains and the banks of the Rio Grande River sits the Santa Clara Pueblo Community Library, an anchor for the northern New Mexico tribe it serves.

Around the World

Hamas says it will release hostage Edan Alexander in agreement with U.S.: Alexander, a dual citizen from New Jersey, was serving in the IDF when he was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023.

Putin says Russia is ‘committed’ to restart talks with Kyiv, suggests May 15 start: His press conference comes shortly after world leaders threatened to increase sanctions against Russia if he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Bitcoin back above $100,000: Financial planning icon Ric Edelman reacts to the crypto ETF boom

OpenAI negotiates with Microsoft for new funding and future IPO, FT reports

FAA weighs reducing Newark flights after hundreds of disruptions

Richer, Wiser, Happier

As new Social Security leadership takes the helm, here are the changes beneficiaries need to watch: The Social Security Administration is under new leadership after former Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano has been sworn in as commissioner. The change at the helm of the federal agency comes after the Trump administration crossed the first 100 days of its term, a period that has included changes to both benefits and services. Here are some key changes that Social Security’s approximately 73 million beneficiaries need to watch.

4 Habits to Help You Save Over $1 Million for Retirement | Joel O’Leary, Fool. It feels weird to say this out loud, but here goes: I am a millionaire. It’s not because I won the lottery. And no, a rich relative didn’t die and leave me a pile of cash. I grew my wealth the boring way: small saving habits, repeated over and over. Time and compound interest did all the heavy lifting. If you’re looking to build a retirement fund worth $1 million (or more), these are the habits that got me there — and they can work for you, too.

Need Cash in a Hurry? 2 Things to Know Before Tapping Your Retirement Savings.: Many people have found themselves in situations where an unexpected expense comes up, and they need money quickly. If you planned ahead, you might be able to tap into your emergency fund to cover the expense. But your emergency fund might not be enough, and not everyone has one.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Randle does it all as triple-double fuels Wolves in Game 3 | Golden Knights score with 0.4 left to stun Oilers in Game 3

Tom Segura’s Mom Roasts His Netflix Comedy ‘Bad Thoughts’: ‘It’s an Insult to Humanity’ (EXCLUSIVE) | Michelle Yeoh to Lead Stylized Action Film ‘The Surgeon’ From ‘The Resident’ Creator Roshan Sethi and ‘John Wick’ Collaborators, 193 Launching in Cannes

Amber Heard reveals she welcomed twins, talks ‘becoming a mother by myself’ | John Legend criticizes ex-friend Ye for ‘anti-Blackness’ and ‘antisemitism’

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